Rivers Casino earned a total of $1.29 million on its 1st day of operation. It is the 3rd biggest opening day earnings after Sands Bethlehem and The Meadows.

Casino facilities in the state of Colorado earned lesser gaming profit from 2008. Colorado allows gaming in Central City, Cripple Creek and Black Hawk.

Pinnacle Entertainment a total profit of $4.7 million for the 2nd quarter of the year. But Pinnacles President Casino has been struggling, incurring a loss of $385,000.